SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST)

Job Posting There is one vacancy being advertised across multiple counties. The incumbent will be headquartered in the county nearest the residence of the selected candidate. The counties are: Sacramento, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Fresno, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Contra Costa, and San Diego County. This position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting health and wellness and improving state health outcomes by advancing protective measures and reducing risks. The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) (SESS) is the Food Safety Education and Training Specialist in the Standardization and Continuous Improvement Unit. The incumbent plans, organizes, coordinates, develops, implements, and evaluates activities to ensure the successful statewide implementation and operation of the Food Safety Education & Training Program. Responsibilities include designing and delivering various education and training programs aimed at preventing microbial contamination and addressing other food safety topics, in collaboration with food industry representatives, state and local regulatory partners, and other stakeholders. The SESS also collects and analyzes data from regulatory program training, inspections, and enforcement actions to identify improvement opportunities and develop strategic plans. Additionally, the incumbent reviews state and federal legislation for potential impacts on food inspection programs, participates in statewide meetings with key stakeholders, and provides technical assistance to industry and regulatory agencies to enhance food safety practices and standards. The incumbent works under the general direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) of the Food and Drug Branch (FDB), in the Food Investigations and Technical Support Section (FITSS), Standardization and Continuous Improvement Unit (SCIU).You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.